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Amaranth grain vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Amaranth grain and Rambutan

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Rambutan has more Vitamin B3.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily need of Manganese 22% more than Rambutan.
  • Amaranth grain contains 16 times more Phosphorus than Rambutan. While Amaranth grain contains 148mg of Phosphorus, Rambutan contains only 9mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1544.4%
Contains more Potassium +221.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +975%
Contains more Copper +125.8%
Contains more Manganese +149%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 14% 5% 4% 4% 2% 3% 22% 45% 0%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1544.4%
Contains more Potassium +221.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +975%
Contains more Copper +125.8%
Contains more Manganese +149%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 17% 4% 6% 26% 2% 5% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +484.6%
Contains more Fats +652.4%
Contains more Other +234.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Equal in Water - 78.04
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +484.6%
Contains more Fats +652.4%
Contains more Other +234.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Equal in Water - 78.04

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth grain Rambutan
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Rambutan Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 19.97g Rambutan
Protein 3.8g 0.65g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.21g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 20.87g Rambutan
Calories 102kcal 82kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0.9g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 22mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.35mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 7mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 9mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 42mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 11mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.08mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.066mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.343mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 3IU Rambutan
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 4.9mg Rambutan
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.013mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.022mg
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.352mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.018mg Rambutan
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 8µg Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Rambutan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Amaranth grain
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.